FARMERS AND FENCINGCONTRACTORS WHO BUILDFENCES FOR A LIVING,will tell you that you can't find a betterpost driver than a Shaver. Shaver'sprofessional- grade post drivers areengineered for the most demandingjobs, from tough soil conditions totricky side hills to having the ability todrive a wide variety of post types.

In fact, you won't find anothercompany who has spent more timeengineering the best post driver in theindustry. How do we know? Becausewe invented and patented the world'sfirst powered post driver more than ahalf- century ago.

While Shaver is the only choice forpowerful, high performance postdrivers, we give you a choice of driversto fit your operation. Choose betweenskid steer loader - mounted driversor tractor- mounted models. Ontractor - mounted models, you have achoice between front or rear - mountedmodels. And, you can choose yourmodel based on the pounding poweryou need and the types of postsyou plan to install. Regardless ofwhich model you choose, you can beassured that you'll get the qualitythat professionals have come to knowShaver for.

POWERWith models delivering up to 100,000pounds of impact, Shaver post drivers candrive everything from steel posts, woodposts, even railroad ties into the ground.

SIMPLICITYShaver post drivers make it driving postssimple. Just load the driver and go. Nodigging, no pointing, no tamping and nosetting.

SPEEDShaver post drivers make quick work out offence building chores, allowing you to drivea four or five inch post in as little as 10 to15 seconds.

RELIABILITYYoucan be sure that your post driver will payfor your investment in it long before it's doneworking for you.

SELF-CONTAINED POWERSelf- contained unit with its own hydaulicsystem eliminates dirt and foreign materialin the operator's skid steer loader'shydraulic system.

JJPOSITIONER"HYDRAULICEXTENSION UNITThe optional "Positioner" lets you positionthe driver with pinpoint accuracy. A hydraulicswivel rotates the driver up to 155 degreesand extends 24 inches past the tire, makingit much easier to position posts without theneed to move the tractor. The unit is availablefor all Shaver drivers.

Offset controls allowthe operator to standsafely to the side ofthe unit while postsare being driven.

QUICK-TACHReduce setup time with Shaver's Quick - Tachsystem. With the Quick-Tach bracket, you canhook up to any skid steer loader in no time.

COMMITMENT TO SAFETYShaver Manufacturing is committed to safety.That's why every Shaver post driver we build isengineered with your safety in mind:

• Offset controls let the operator standsafely to the side of the driver.

• Rubber guard shields the operatorfrom impact and any flying debris.

• Safety arm securely positionsposts in the driving ram.

• New stabilizer leg providesgreater stability during operation.

A patented safety arm attachmentholds the post in position, providingadded safety for the operator.

Tips for OperatingYour Post DriverSafely• Follow instructions on the driver's safety decals

and read the owner's manual.

• Never stand in front of the driver. Always standto one side of the post being driven.

• Always use the factory supplied safety arm tohold the post in position.

• Keep hands on the safety arm handle, never ontop of the post.

• Keep the valve safety handle in place.

• Adjust the cylinder lock nut at the top of thecylinder before operating.

• Never use the maximum force of the driver untilyou are sure the post is being driven straight.

• Always consider the operating environment.Steep slopes can cause rollovers.

• Always check for underground pipelines andwires. Call utility companies for locations.

• Use caution when driving small diameter woodand steel posts.

The driver is mountedon a base plate thatallows the unit to tiltin two directions,making it easy to driveposts straight - evenin uneven terrain.

• Use caution ifyou hit a rock while driving a post;the post can splinter and flying parts can causeinjury. Ifthe post fails to drive down after two orthree strokes, move the post to another location.

• Do not try to drive posts in deeply frozen ground.Wait until the ground has thawed.

• Do not operate the post driver with thepower unit unattended.

• Engage the road lock with pin when transportingor storing the driver.

Impact at Full Stroke 30,000Ibs. 71,500Ibs. 100,000Ibs.

Effective Weight ofSpring - Powered Hammer 3501bs. 725Ibs. 1,100Ibs.

Operating Distance 53" - 125" 53" -128" 53" -128"Above Ground

Max. Post Width 7 - 1/8" 8314" 10-7/8"

Max. Post Length 10' 10' 10'

No. of Block Studs 4 4 5

No. of Nyrim Blocks 4 4 5

Tilt Front - back 1side - side Front - back 1side - side Front - back 1side - side

With Manual Base Plate 15 degrees 115 degrees 15 degrees 115 degrees N/A

With Hydraulic Base Plate 15 degrees 115 degrees 15 degrees 115 degrees 20 degrees 125 degrees

4 Inch Pilot Auger Attachment N/A optional optional

Category I, IIor IIIAssembly Catl&1I Catll &111 Catll&1I1

Mounting front or rear or skid loader front or rear or skid loader rear or skid loader

Hydraulic Requirements 3 -4 gpm 11,500 psi 12 gpmll,500 psi 15 gpm 12,000 psi

Approx. Shipping Weight 4851bs. 7l41bs. 9571bs.With Hydraulic Base Plate

With Manual Base Plate 4381bs. 5941bs. N/A

THEPOSITIONERS SB-05 SB-15 SB-25

Collapsed Width 55" 55" 92"

Extended Width 90" 90" 115"

Height 37112"-55112" 37 V2" 37 V2"

Weight 7051bs. 5801bs. 8511bs.

Swivel 0-155 degrees 0- 155 degrees 0-155 degrees

SELECTING THE RIGHT POST DRIVER• Consider the size of your jobs, time available, labor costs and frequency of use.

• If you need a greater speed and more precise controls, consider a larger modelwith optional equipment.

• If your posts are less than 7 - inches in diameter and 7 - feet long, choose theHD - 8. If you have adverse ground (i.e. rocks or clay) you may needan HD-10.

Shaver Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of fencing equipment. We manufacture acomplete lineup of post drivers, post hole diggers, stump grinders and log splitters. We'reproud of the fact that our equipment is made in the Heartland of America - Graettinger, Iowa.

Shaver Manufacturing Company 1 PO Box 3581 Graettinger, Iowa, 51342(712) 859 - 3293 1 Fax: (712) 859 - 3294 1 E-mail: sales@shavermfg.com

• If your posts are wider than 7 - inches in diameter, you'll need an HD -1 O.Adverse ground conditions may require an HD -12.

• Commercial fencing contractors will likely want the HD -12 tomeet varying requirements.